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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1947

Page

4

New Bern Bears Edge Yellow Jackets 14 13 In Final Minutes

New Bern Bears scored late to beat Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets 14 to 13 at Simmons Park before 1200+ fans. Warren Russell kicked the extra point after a methodical drive capped by a Walter Myvics return and Sam Wood reception. The Jackets rallied in the second quarter but could not overcome peak Bears defense and a blocked punt set the stage for the decisive score.

Wiley Warren New Bern Bears Roanoke Rapids Yellow Jackets Simmons Park Dacke Apainy Rock Winters Walter Myvicis Edenton Ius Fesainge Sober West Neosted Dackets Pracully Nive Hily Virtue Crumpler Cout Vane Stewart Stewart Sam Wood Frailing Sain Ed Sutton Jackets Gage Neer Born

New Bern Jackets Rally For Football Win At Home

Crumpler and Wood advance the ball to the New Bern 7 as Crumpler drives through the middle. Stewart’s punt and a late fumble set up a tense finish, with the Bears pulling ahead after key blocks and a defensive stand to seal the victory.

Interracial conference at Quankey Church on Christian Home theme

A Sunday program at Quankey Baptist Church featured an interracial panel on the Christian Home with about 125 attendees, including white and Negro participants from Weldon and Roanoke Rapids. Leaders included Miss Sallie Mae Clanton and Rev G A Gilchrist. A social hour followed, Coca Cola served by hospitality committee. Conference fourth sponsored by local Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary.

Quankey Baptist Church Woman's Auxiliary Presbyterian Church Sallie Mae Clanton Cooke Freeman Weldon C. A. Robinson John Armst Chaloner School G. A Gilchrist Roanoke Rapids Magnolia Magette John Armstrong Chaloner School Gilchrist R.H. Kidd Johnny Mack Walker Edmund Berkeley All Saints Episcopal Church

Miss Edna Watford Hosts Tuesday Night Bridge

Miss Edna Watford entertained the Tuesday night bridge club at her Roanoke Avenue home. Two tables played with Mrs. George Pappendick and Mrs. Hubert Wirtz taking high and second high scores. Prizes were awarded, and a salad course with coffee concluded the evening. Attending were Mesdames AO George, Paul Overton, Sem Bunn, Earl Rook, Iver Mahorn, and George Pappendick.

Edna Watford Roanoke Avenue Bride George Papiendik Hubert Wirtz Mesdames AO George Paul Overton

Mrs Houston Fuller Hosts Bridge Evening at Home

Mrs Houston Fuller entertained her bridge club and guests on a Wednesday evening in October. Three tables played progressions with Mrs W G Collier winning for the club and Mrs Beamon Helms top among guests. Prizes were given, Coca Cola served, and a salad plate with coffee offered to several attendees including Miss Billie Main of Columbia.

Houston Fuller W. G. Collier Billie Mustin James Arrin Beamon Helms Grizsard NG. Colter Roderick Meikle E. Bennett T. J. Taylor Dick ‘Taylor Wyche Land R. A’ Danish Clayton Gurloy

Vance Street School PTA Sponsors Carnival

The Vance Street School PTA hosts a carnival featuring games prizes and food booths to raise funds for student activities and school improvements. Organizers invite families and community members to join in a lively afternoon event.

Vance Street School PTA The

Halloween Carnival at School Sponsored Event

Halloween will sponsor a school carnival Thursday October 30 from 7 15 to 9 00 pm for children and adults to enjoy witches hob goblins spooks and black cat costumes An old time fortune teller palm reader will be there An admission fee of five cents will be charged Proceeds fund new equipment for the school

Black Cat

High School PTA Holds First Meeting

The High School PTA opened its year with a Thursday gathering in the auditorium. Mrs IE Ready, president, presided as Rev Johnny Walker delivered the devotional from 2 Corinthians 12 10. Committee reports were given and Mr Joe Talley spoke on a district PTA meeting in Rocky Mount. The year’s theme is Building for Tomorrow as preparations proceed.

Johnny Walker Paul Joe Talley PTA Rocky Mount Dave Clark Fea Hing TE. Ready Roanoke Rapid Schools Cherry North Rolina

Miss Mary Louise Norwood and Oscar B Love Married in Emporia

Love Norwood wedding reports Miss Mary Louise Norwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Norwood formerly of Gaston wed Oscar B Love son of Mr and Mrs Kenny Love of Roa qwke Rapids in Emporia Virginia on October 18 at 6 o clock The bride wore a brown traveling suit with black and white accessories The couple will make their home with relatives for the near future

Mary Louise Norwood

World Evangelism Mission Study to Feature Week of Prayer

The church announces a combined program for Week of Prayer and Self Denial with a mission study on World Evangelism. All women of the church are invited to attend these engaging and inspirational sessions.

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